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Charles Aznavour, one of the most celebrated singers of his generation, has died aged 94. In one of his final interviews, first published in May, he spoke candidly about life and love

"I am not a love god,” insists Charles Aznavour – his warm, witty face suddenly grave. “They call me that and yet I haven’t been in love more than the next man…” a small smile wavers. “But certainly not less so. And I don’t just sing love songs either. Love enters into them, but sometimes only in the last line.